Blue Orb
Nikon D90
Nikkor 105mm lens
SB 800 Flash
Featured in Extreme Close-Ups
Featured in Out of the Blue
Featured in All About Water

Blue Orb belongs to the following groups:
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Nathalie Chaput
WOW…. Instant fave my friend!!
That drop is so clear.. how did you do that?!?
Shelly Hiebert replied
Oh thanks Nat! Ummmm….how did I do that? Welllll, just a lot of shots and timing and patience really :) Thanks for the great comment and the fave :)
Vikram Franklin
You got a perfect shot!! I love that star just over the drop (part of your backdrop) – fits so well into the composition.
Flash to the right. What shutter speed?
Shelly Hiebert replied
Yay! My technical guy likes it! And yes, the flash was to the right and the shutter speed was 1/125 sec, f/10, but the ISO isn’t showing on the info….not sure why that would be. Is the star distracting? Thanks for commenting Vikram :)
Peter Lessey
Brilliantly captured Shelly. Your creative talent has no bounds my friend. Love clearity of the water drop with circular reflection the background within.
Great work, instant Fav. – Peter
Shelly Hiebert replied
Your comments are always so lovely and poetic Peter :) Thanks so much and a big hug for the fave too :)
Angel Warda
awesome shelly! love the movement ond i see a star!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so kindly Angel, but I don’t see you in there LOL!
David Holmes
that is fantastic so clear very well shot
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so very kindly for your wonderful comment David and many thanks for the favourite….that is the ultimate compliment for me :)
jillijude1
PERFEcT
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you jillijude!
Angel Warda
lol….
Appel
Fantastic!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ann! How are ya girl?! Thanks so much :)
LTPhotography
Brilliant capture, very creative image
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you LT :)
Ursula Rodgers
oh wow! You are really getting fab water droplet shots Ms Hiebert! Instant fav :)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Awesome! Thanks for the fave and the great comment Ursula :)
monocotylidono
You’ve been at it again!!!! Spectacular! Where did all the splashing go?
Shelly Hiebert replied
It’s addicting I tell you George! You get different splashings from different water depths and this depth wasn’t giving any crowns etc., but just orbs like this. Thanks for the comment and fave George :)
Liane Pinel
Wow!! I soooo love this!! My attempts haven’t been nearly as gorgeous!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so much Liane! Keep at it, it’s just patience, time, and luck :) Cheers for the favourite too :)
Karen Betts
This is totally amazing and beautiful and the more i look at it the more i adore it. a fav
Shelly Hiebert replied
You are always so kind with your comments Karen! Much appreciated and thank you :)
David Howarth
bingo! Spot on!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Woohoo! I know it’s got to be ok if you approve David :) Cheers bud :)
grimduke1
HYPNOTIC is the word I’m looking for! Viewed large you can stare at this for hours trying to work out what the reflections were! Really cool shot.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Darn! You just made me blush again Kerry LOL! Seriously though, you have been so kind and supportive with your comments and I really do appreciate it. Now go drink your tea ;)
Anthony Hedger
wow I love this Shelly it’s in you face blue great work
Shelly Hiebert replied
It is pretty blue ‘eh Tony :) Glad you like it and thank you :)
Jay Stockhaus
Amazing capture. Now I am inspired to start doing these again.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ummmmm…..Jay….....I just took a look through your portfolio (amazing by the way) and you don’t need any inspiration buddy! We need to talk! Thanks for the comment and fave and now I am nervous because you are watching me too lol! Cheers :)
Michael Beers
:-) great job!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Heya Michael! Thanks so much!
RajeevKashyap
Nice work
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you Rajeev :)
Rebecca Cozart
AHA..now you have the hang of it!!! Cool.
Shelly Hiebert replied
SLOWLY getting there Rebecca! Cheers me dear ;)
gingy
nice pix!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you gingy!
Debbie Meyers
Beautiful work.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you Debbie :)
funkyfacestudio
Great water drop ! love the intense blue !
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much! The blue is from patterned paper I put under the glass dish :)
Kevin Bergen
Wow, you’re totally getting pro at the droplets!! Such clarity and piercing blue! Terrific!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Well I don’t know about pro but let me tell you….it is kind of addicting trying to get that perfect drop! Cheers Kevin :)
Shoaib .
NICE .. now thats what i am talking about shelly … the perfect drop !!!!! THIS IS AWESOME !!! 243 shots later :) lolllll these are so hard to get the right moment but you got it .. nice work kiddo
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ohhhh thanks Shoaib! It is all about timing for sure! SO glad you like this and a big hug for the fave :)
Angel Warda
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks for the fave and the feature Angel! That’s so awesome :)
Jeff Burns
Absolutely gorgeous WOW is this cool
Shelly Hiebert replied
Hey Jeff! Thank you for checking this out and leaving such a great comment and thanks for the favourite, that means a lot to me :)
Sean Jansen
Oh wow, this is just perfect…..Love the color and an awesome macro : ) I would love to get the hang of doing these, no luck yet lol !!! Again wonderful immage !!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thanks for the favourite and for such a lovely comment Sean! Keep at it…when you get that one cool shot after about 300….well let’s just say I did the celebratory dance around the room like a fool while my family sat watching shaking their heads at me lol! Long story short, it is rewarding :)
parmi
Wow factor is off the charts with this one! This could be a glass marble falling onto a piece of blue silk. 3 features already!! Look at you go, this one is gonna be a shot to remember mate. Beautiful work!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I so love how you see things Andrew :) A blue marble and silk….that’s awesome! Thank you so, so, so much for the beautiful comment and for the favourite as well :)
John Wright
Excellent capture Shelly! Congrats on the features! I love the color, and you nailed the focus.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks John! That means a lot from you being the king of water drops! The succes of this is pretty much due to the info you passed on to me so thanks for that and for commenting on this :)
flyfish70
Congratulations, you have been featured in Extreme Close-Ups!!!!!!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Awesome! Thank you so much flyfish :)
XOXanimalsXOX
WOW, this is totally awesome, congrats on the features
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very kindly!
Stan Wojtaszek
Crative; imaginative and, overall, well done.
Just your usual exellent work, Shelly !
Congrats on the feature, too. :))
Shelly Hiebert replied
Oh :) You are such a great support and friend Stan and always full of encouragement and kind words :) Thanks so much :)
Emma Howell
Fantastic shot. Love the blue.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you Emma! Blue is one of my favourite colours so I right away went for the blue paper in the craft drawer for the background :)
JayneLogan
This is so pretty! I am flattered you added me to your watchlist Shelly! I’m a fan of your photography!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thanks so much Jayne! Thats such a wonderful comment :)
Johanne Brunet
Hmmm… I’m racking my brain, trying to find something that has not already be said, but I can’t come up with anything, except maybe this: IT’S NOT GOOD! No, it’s more like… excellent!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
You make me smile Johanne! If you were close enough I would give you the biggest hug right now :) You are a wonderful friend and support and thank you :)
naturelover
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you SO very much!
maxy
This is soo much fun! Love the beautiful detail and color – stunning! ! Huge congratulations on your feature! Beautiful! xx
Shelly Hiebert replied
So kind of you to take the time to look at this and comment maxy! Thank you :)
chloemay
Congrats on your feature
you have some beautiful work…and this is no exception!!!!
cheers
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow, such a lovely comment chloemay…...thanks so very much :)
wendy1968
Wow, incredible
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you :)
Seth Weaver
Fabulous closeup and capture! Congratulations on the feature!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I really appreciate your time and comment Seth :) Thank you :)
Ralph Olsson
Absolute gem…well done Shelly:))
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much Ralph :)
Scott d'Almeida
excellent…...........
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Scott :)
Ralph Olsson
Love to see this – and your other best work, here
please:))
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cool group Ralph! I’m in ;)
Wendi Donaldson
Instant fav here, Shell…you nailed this one!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Wendi! We should do a water drop party one night…..with wine of course ;)
dlamb
I’m blown away by this! Your patience really paid off.
Pam Moore
Excellent shot! Love it
chrisdade
The perfect capture, really beautiful!!
Wendy Slee
that orb is so sharp as a contrast against the water and ripples below….
but wow! the colours are divine…...
This is really an amazing and mesmerizing image!
Richard Shaken...
Well done Shelly.
Quite amazing.
Regards
Richard